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High blood pressure doesn’t usually make itself known. It builds up slowly, sometimes over the course of years, until the damage is done. According to NFHS-5 data, over one in four Indian adults has high blood pressure, and the number of people with high blood pressure rises quickly after age 30. A lot of them…
Stress is often considered an emotional state that affects the mind. However, chronic stress can lead to a number of physiological changes in the body. One of the systems in the body that also gets affected is the cardiovascular system. Stress can affect your body’s circulation. The American Physiological Association notes that repeated acute stress…
We have often heard about foods that are good for your brain, heart, or the stomach, but what if we told you that there is a food that can literally save your legs? Yes, that is true.Dr. Sumit Kapadia, leading Vascular Surgeon, recently took to his IG handle to reveal this food. He said, “Have…
People experience deep calf or thigh pain which begins after extended periods of sitting during flights, car rides or when they spend a complete day in a seated position. People describe this pain as a deep ache which feels like a cramp that appears suddenly, and differs from typical muscle fatigue. Long sitting slows blood…
Dr Sumit Kapadia, Vascular Surgeon and Varicose Vein Specialist, recently on his IG handle, spoke about artery blockages, and why even healthy arteries get blocked. Dr Kapadia mentioned that arteries (even ‘healthy’ ones) don’t get blocked all of a sudden, though gradual narrowing can occur without any warning, or mild signs only. This process, known…
Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, affects millions worldwide and often leads to excruciating pain, difficulties in walking, and the risk of amputation of a limb in advanced stages. In one remarkable case of how simple lifestyle changes may make a big difference, an exercise recommended by a vascular surgeon helped a young patient with a…
When the arteries start to clog, it is usually due to fat buildup called plaque, which consists of all hamrful substances: cholesterol, fat and calcium, and this process is medically termed as atherosclerosis. The symptoms start to show up real quick: Narrowed arteries limit the blood flow of oxygen and blood Chest pain usually occurs…
When it comes to heart health, it is not always the obvious dangers that harm us; it is the everyday food items that we eat, without a second thought. The symptoms for heart-related problems are not dramatic as much; they are slow, silent, and gradually build up in our arteries that can lead to a…
Medical professionals perform pulse checks on legs and feet to evaluate blood circulation patterns. The arteries in PAD become narrowed or blocked, which causes doctors to detect weak or missing pulses in the affected limbs. A weak pulse indicates reduced blood flow through vessels which blocks proper oxygen delivery to muscles and skin and other…
With sitting long hours and a desk job at the office, which everyone is doing nowadays, immobility is a stealth health danger. Dr. Kapadia emphasizes the fact that extended sitting is just like smoking in the modern age, causing a full range of circulation-related ailments. As you sit for so long, blood accumulates in the…
